Emma Thomson joins British Friendly

Adam Saville
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Former life office relationship director for LifeSearch 'delighted to be joining one of the most innovative companies in the protection market'

Emma Thomson is taking up the role of product strategist at income protection (IP) mutual British Friendly. Thomson, who served as life office relationship director of LifeSearch and worked at the adviser firm for nearly 20 years, starts the role in October and will report to product and marketing director Nick Telfer. She is also chairperson of Protection and Distribution Group (PDG) and a founding member of Women In Protection Network. "I am delighted to be joining one of the most innovative companies in the protection market," said Thomson. "After nearly 20 years at LifeSearch, ...

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